# Police arrest three suspected armed robbers in Oyo

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- Published: 2026-10-11T19:02:47+00:00
- Author: Olamide

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers around Sumal
Junction Roundabout in Ibadan. 

 

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who disposed this in a 
statement on Sunday, October 11, 2026 said the suspects, Sunday Obasola, Kayode 
Bamikole, and Durodoye Ayobami, were arrested following a swift response to a distress
call reporting the incident. 

 

According to the PPRO, police recovered a motorcycle, one cut-to-size locally fabricated
pistol, and one live cartridge.

 

“The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers following
a swift response to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident around Sumal
Junction Roundabout, Ibadan,” the statement read.

 

“The prompt intervention underscores the Command’s commitment to protecting lives
and property and preventing criminal activities across the state.

 

“The incident occurred on Thursday, 8th October 2026, at about 9:15 p.m., when the
DPO Oluyole Divisional Headquarters received information that some armed men were
attacking and dispossessing members of the public of their belongings around the
location. 

 

“Acting promptly on the information, a police patrol team was immediately deployed
to the scene.

 

“Upon arrival, the team confronted the suspects, leading to the arrest of three 
individuals identified as Sunday Obasola, male, aged 29; Kayode Bamikole, male, 
aged 28; and Durodoye Ayobami, male, aged 23. The arrests also resulted in the recovery
of items suspected to have been used in or connected with the criminal activity.

 

“The exhibits recovered include one black TVS motorcycle with registration number
AKN 808 QF, one cut-to-size locally fabricated pistol, and one live cartridge.

 

“These items have been secured as exhibits to support further investigation.

 

“During preliminary investigations, the suspects confessed to robbing a tricycle
driver and two passengers, as well as injuring other persons during their criminal
operations. 

 

“The information obtained forms part of the ongoing investigation into the incident
and the suspects’ alleged activities.

 

“Consequently, the three suspects remain in police custody, while the case has been
transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Eleyele, Ibadan, for discreet
and thorough investigation.

 

“The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc,
mnips, reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property through
prompt responses to distress calls, intelligence-led policing, and sustained operations
against criminal elements.

 

“The Command therefore urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly
report suspicious movements or criminal activities to the police. 

 

“Timely and credible information from residents remains essential to strengthening
security and maintaining public safety across Oyo State.”

 

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  TL;DR (AI Generated)

The Oyo State Police Command arrested three suspected armed robbers near Sumal Junction
Roundabout in Ibadan following a prompt response to a distress call.

Officers successfully recovered a motorcycle, a locally fabricated pistol, and a
live cartridge from the suspects at the scene.

The suspects are currently in police custody while the case has been transferred
to the Violence Crime Response Unit for further investigation.

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